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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Fifty-Two through Fifty-Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Yabu decided to do against direct orders.
(a) not to kill any of the Englishmen.
(b) remain in Yedo.
(c) go directly to the shōgun.
(d) sink the Erasmus.

2. What does Mariko do when she sees the results of the ninja explosion?
(a) throws her kimono on the flames.
(b) puches Blackthorne out a back door.
(c) throws herself into it to avoid being taken alive.
(d) runs to save Kiku.

3. What causes Yabu to defy orders?
(a) his plan to become the shōgun.
(b) the potential for riches aboard Blackthorne's ship.
(c) the onslaught of winter.
(d) his devotion to his wife.

4. Who sees Blackthorne as dangerous because of his information?
(a) the church.
(b) Yuba.
(c) Hiro-matsu.
(d) the shōgun.

5. As Mariko's men are being killed off, what does she do?
(a) kills Ishido.
(b) takes the sword herself.
(c) surrenders.
(d) runs for cover.

Short Answer Questions

1. What response does Mura advise if the Holy Father asks about weapons?

2. How does Kiri divert attention from Toranaga as they make their escape?

3. Where does Buntaro seek lodging when he comes with Toranaga?

4. What does Blackthorne tell Ishido at the party?

5. Why do many guards die on the way to the ship?

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